Food Stamp Benefits May Run Out in Nov., Officials Warn
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New changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were implemented on Oct. 1 with more coming at the end of the month.
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Tennessee lawmakers push for end of grocery tax at risk of state revenue amid rising costs
For many people, grocery bills have gone up in recent months.Now, some Tennessee lawmakers are still fighting for a measure that could change the total by takin
In the past food stamp booklets were used by families and were limited on what you could use them for to purchase. Now again in 2025 it's being purposed on limiting purchases of no sugary drinks or snacks. Is this a good thing if the government reinvested ...
The Executive Director of Second Harvest says they're not seeing impacts now, but could see a demand if food stamps, other services are disrupted
Tennessee is prepared to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture with a trove of sensitive personal data on low-income recipients of federal food stamp aid, a spokesperson for the state's Department of Human Services said.
The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.
From left, Ashlie Bell, a survivor of childhood cancer and director of Family Voices of Tennessee, and Dr. Megan Schwaim, executive director of the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition, address how federal cuts to food programs will affect Tennesseans. (Photo ...